Al structures and parts excluding doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for aluminium reservoirs and tanks in Slovakia showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 570.3 tonnes in 2018, it grew to 603.7 tonnes in 2019 before entering a steep decline, falling to 282.4 tonnes in 2020 and dropping further to a low of 59.4 tonnes in 2023. The market partially recovered in 2024, reaching 76.0 tonnes.

This overall reduction in market volume was accompanied by a fall in domestic production from 688.3 tonnes in 2018 to 298.4 tonnes in 2024. Over the same period, exports increased from 210.1 tonnes to 370.4 tonnes, while imports varied, dipping to 6.9 tonnes in 2020 before rising to 148.0 tonnes in 2024, which contributed to the market's rebound in the final year.

Production aluminium reservoirs and tanks with capacity >300 l in Slovakia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovakia's production of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 779.3 tons, but by 2020, it had dropped to 569.3 tons, marking a significant 26.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production increased by 4.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 26.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports aluminium reservoirs and tanks with capacity >300 l from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Slovakia's exports of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, rebounded in 2020. That year, exports totaled 293.8 tons, reflecting a substantial 54.1% increase compared to 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 45.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 18.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 190.7 tons, with the sharpest drop occurring in 2018, when exports fell by 60.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Austria consistently dominated Slovakia's exports of aluminum structures and parts, accounting for 93.7% of the total volume. This high concentration highlights a market with a few major players and a long tail of smaller destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market for aluminum structures and parts from Slovakia showed considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. In 2019, export value hit a low of 3 821 thousand US dollars, but by 2020, it surged to 8 143 thousand US dollars, representing a 113.1% increase year-over-year. Overall, export volumes varied by 2.1 times from the low in 2019 to the high in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 10.6% drop in value.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the dominant market for Slovakia's exports of aluminum structures and parts in value terms, consistently accounting for 70.4% of total exports. This indicates a high level of market concentration, with the remaining share distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020

Imports aluminium reservoirs and tanks with capacity >300 l to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's imports of aluminum structures and parts, excluding doors, windows, frames, and thresholds, exhibited irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2018, imports peaked at 92.1 tons, but by 2020, they had plummeted to approximately 6.9 tons, a 54.0% decrease from 2019. This represents a 13.3-fold variation between the maximum in 2018 and the minimum in 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 83.7% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Denmark were the main suppliers of aluminum structures and parts to Slovakia, accounting for 44.9%, 26.4%, and 11.0% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 82.3% of total imports, underscoring a concentrated supply base.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Slovakia's imports of aluminum structures and parts in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. That year, imports totaled 557 thousand US dollars, marking a 15.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 69.4%, with an average annual decline of 32.6%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 557 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 68.8% decrease. The most notable increase was in 2018, at 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Austria, and Czechia were the principal sources of Slovakia's imports of aluminum structures and parts in value terms. Germany accounted for 43.6% of imports, Austria for 21.0%, and Czechia for 19.1%, collectively making up 83.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020